The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Isabella Lake
Kern County, California · 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
62°F water, windy Friday (15 mph W).
About Isabella Lake
In Kern County, California, Isabella Lake covers 11,200 acres; it is a reservoir. Lake Isabella is one of California's top bass fisheries, located in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills.
From end to end it runs about 5.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. Its surface is about 2,540 ft above sea level. It reaches about 185 ft at its deepest. Wofford Heights is right by the lake. The closest city is Bakersfield, about 35 miles away.
- Size
- 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 185 ft
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,540 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Kern County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Isabella Lake
Anglers come to Isabella Lake for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, trout and crappie. At 62°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairTrout
Warming. Fish early, or go deeper with weights.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Isabella Lake
- Wofford Heightson the shore
- Lake Isabellaabout 1.7 mi southwest
- Kernvilleabout 3.4 mi north
- Bodfishabout 4 mi southwest
- Bakersfieldnearest city, about 35 mi southwest
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Questions about Isabella Lake
What fish are in Isabella Lake?
Isabella Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, trout and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Isabella Lake?
About 185 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Isabella Lake?
11,200 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Isabella Lake?
Wofford Heights is on the shore; Lake Isabella is about 1.7 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Isabella Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Isabella Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
